GM's V6 truck - Good MPGs, Not Great.

Base-model full-size truck drivers have never had it so good. GM has just revealed that the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and 2014 GMC Sierra with the 4.3-liter V-6 are expected to get an EPA-estimated 18/24 mpg in rear-drive form and 17/22 mpg with four-wheel drive.

I don't see anything wrong with a truck V6 that gets 18/24 mpg while having 305 lb-ft of torque peaking below 4000 rpm. Being able to upgrade to an 8-speed later on gives the trucks more potential down the road while already offering the most capable base model in any configuration.

It isn't that it is wrong. I just wanted a mpg or two better. Or 330lbs ft. It seems to be the best NA V6 given what it does offer. I just had my sights set on more. Which the 8 speed may have helped with. But I'm sure having the 8 speed later is either a planned mid cycle upgrade or the result of a Ram contract preventing them from getting the ZF tranny. Then again they might not have wanted to have the same transmission regardless. But that seems unlikely as they are developing one with Ford now.
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In the future probably we will see an upgrade with the 8 speed. Gm could built an eco model with active grill and other aerodynamic trick. I thing GM play it safe , just to see what Ford will bring in the Updated F150.
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You can't expect GM to leapfrog the other trucks THAT much, when both their V6 models are only a year old, and RAM's 8-speed even newer. 18/24 mpg with a 4.3L pushrod is pretty damn good. The competition deserves credit for also having great products.